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Lungi
3 Regional variations

For other uses, see Lungi (disambiguation).
The lungi (‫( )لونگي‬লুঙ্গি) (/luŋɡi/), also known as
a sarong, is a traditional garment worn around the waist
in India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Cambodia,
Sri Lanka, Burma, Brunei, Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore,
Thailand, the Horn of Africa and the southern Arabian
Peninsula. It is particularly popular in regions where
the heat and humidity create an unpleasant climate for
trousers.

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3.1 Bangladesh
The lungi (Bengali: লুিঙ্ /luŋɡi/, Sylheti: লঙ্গি /lonɡi/) is
the most commonly seen dress of Bangladeshi men, although it is not normally worn for formal occasions. In
Bangladesh, lungis are worn by men, almost universally
indoors and commonly outdoors as well. Elaborately designed tartan cotton, batik, or silk lungis are also often
presented as wedding gifts to the groom in a Bangladeshi
wedding. The typical Bangladeshi lungi is a seamless
tubular shape, as opposed to the single sheet worn in
other parts of South and Southeast Asia. In Bangladesh,
the lungi industry is concentrated in Sirajganj, Kustia,
Pabna and Khulna. Bangladeshi women do not traditionally wear lungis, although non-Bengali tribal women
do wear similar garments in some parts of southeastern
Bangladesh.

Design

Unlike dhotis (Mundu), which are linear like sheets,
lungis are sometimes sewn into a tube shape like a skirt.
They are especially worn in hot regions. There are also
cheaper “open” lungis, in identical dimensions but not
sewn into a tube shape. The standard adult lungi is 115
cm in height and 200 cm in length, when open. Children’s lungis are available in approximately 2/3 of this
size. They are normally woven from cotton and come
in a variety of designs and colors. Silk lungis are available for ceremonial purposes such as weddings. The most
common styles are either solid-colored or plaid, reflecting
the relative ease and cost-effectiveness of producing these
patterns on a power loom. Blue is particularly popular,
since it fades to pleasant tones in contrast to other colors.
Regardless of the design or color, lungis are often lined at
the top and bottom with a black/white stripe containing
reinforced weaving to prevent fraying.

In April 2013, the Baridhara Housing Society—a housing society in Dhaka—banned lungi, and began refusing
entry to those who wore them. However, many opposed
the ban, taking to social media sites such as Facebook and
Twitter to criticise the decision. A march took place on
13 April to oppose the ban.
Meanwhile, U.S Ambassador Dan W. Mozena has been
seen wearing a lungi in front of his house.[1] Some famous lungi companies in Bangladesh are Pakiza Lungi,
ATM Lungi, and Allaher dan Lungi House (Jalalpur Notun Para Pabna)

3.2 Ethiopia

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Usage

In Ethiopia, the Lungi is commonly worn by Afar region
people. As the climate is very hot in the Afar region, the
Depending on local tradition, lungis can be worn by men Lungi makes the perfect garment.
and/or women (rarely). They are tied or fastened in various ways, and can be used in different cultural activities,
3.3 India
ranging from normal daily life to elaborate wedding ceremonies. For daily purposes, a simple “double twist” knot
is most popular, where two points in the upper edge of In India, the customs behind wearing lungis vary by state.
lungi are brought together and twisted around twice, with In Kerala, the lungi is generally colourful and available in
the ends tucked in at the waist. However, it is also com- various designs, and it is worn by both men and women.
mon for wearers to simply tie a double “pretzel knot” from It is also called Kaili mundu. Physical laborers typically
2 points on the upper border, which produces a more se- use it as a working dress. A Kerala dhoti is plain white
cure knot. The lungi’s length can also be adjusted, for and known as vella mundu, and it often bears golden emexample, by tucking in the lungi at the waist to make it broidery (known as “kasavu” mundu), especially at the
border; it is worn as formal attire and on ceremonial ocresemble a short skirt.
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3 REGIONAL VARIATIONS

A boy in a village of Narail, Bangladesh wearing a lungi with
simple twist knot

bottom of the garment being pulled up and tied back on
to the waist. This would mean that the mundu (Kerala
dhoti) or lungi only covers the body from the waist to the
knees.
In Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, only men wear this
garment, and it is worn slightly differently from men in
Kerala; Keralites tie the mundu to the right side, while
the Tamilians tie it to their left. However, there are exceptions and some of the Muslim communities in Kerala also tie the mundu to their left. It is also known as
“Kaili” or “Saaram/Chaaram” in South Tamil Nadu. The
Muslims of Tamil Nadu are found to favor white-colored
lungis for formal occasions.
In Karnataka it is customary for village residents to wear
the lungi at all times and for all occasions. The garment
is always worn for marriages; the bride and groom fathers
and the groom himself wear white panche. If a family
can afford it, they typically choose a pure silk panche for
the marriage ceremony.
It is common in Konkan side of Karnataka state. Mostly
used by Nawayath people who hails from Bhatkal Almost
all of them wears it as their daily attire. It is as a mark of
their tradition in Bhatkal. Mostly you will find them sewn
like cylindrical shape. White lungi is common in them

Hatashe wearing the Lungi (
as a Sarong

) (লুঙ্গি) (lundi), also known

In Punjab (both Pakistani and Indian portions), lungis
are worn by both men and women. The male lungi is
also called a tehmat,[2][3] while the female lungi is called
a laacha. They are part of traditional dance attire in
Bhangra dance groups, but are also popular in rural areas
as home wear. They are generally tied in a different way
than in other parts of India and are, as a rule, unstitched
and very colourful. Wearing the lungi has declined in the
Punjab region in recent years.[4]

In Odisha, and West Bengal the lungi is primarily worn
at home by males of all classes of society. Hindu men
casions like weddings, festivals, etc. Saffron-coloured generally avoid wearing lungis on the street.
mundus are known as kaavi munde. The men sometimes In Odisha, Sambalpuri with the Sambalpuri pattern and
tuck up their mundus (Kerala dhoti) or lungis with the mule based lungis from Khordha are available in addition

3.4

Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Singapore and Brunei

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Indonesian style similar to the Lungi called Sarong worn by men
usually in Java and other regions

3.4 Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Singapore and Brunei
Main article: Sarong
In Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri lanka, Singapore, and Brunei
(basically Malay Archipelago countries), the garment is
called a Sarung and is well known through the traditional
fashion of Indonesia. Indonesians mostly use Sarungs for
religious events. The Sarung also has many kind of artistic variations in Indonesia, such as Batik, plain colours,
square-like shapes and Samarindan Batik from Kalimantan (Borneo). In the traditional Javanese language, it is
also known as Kain meaning fabric, and is the most popular garment throughout Indonesia, especially in Sumatra,
Java and Bali.
Hatashe wearing the Lungi (
also known as a sarong

) (লুঙ্গি) (lundi) in half style,

3.5 Myanmar
Main article: Longyi
In Myanmar, the lungi is called longyi. For men, the lungi
is known as a paso (Burmese:
), and for women, it
to normal cotton fabric lungis.
is known as a htamain (Burmese:
). Lungis of differIn Bihar and Haryana the lungi is considered a night gar- ent fabrics, including cotton and silk, are worn for both
ment for men.
informal and formal occasions.

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3 REGIONAL VARIATIONS

Hatashe wearing the Lungi (
as a Sarong

Hatashe wearing the Lungi (
also known as a sarong

) (লুঙ্গি) (lundi) in short style,

) (লুঙ্গি) (lundi), also known

A collection of lungis purchased in Dhaka, showing original
wrapping

3.7 Saudi Arabia
3.6

Oman

In Oman, the garment is called an Izaar. A white Izaar is
typically worn underneath the Thobe and a coloured Izaar
may be worn by fishermen and during times of manual
labour without a Thobe. Sometimes, as part of traditional
dance attire, a shorter knee length Izaar is worn on top of
the traditional garment.

In Saudi Arabia, the garment is called an Izaar. The
tribal people of the southwestern regions like Asir generally wear their own woven Izaar, similar to those used
by tribes in Northern Yemen. They are often black in
colour, unstitched and may have tassels. Other Saudis
may wear imported Bangladeshi, Indian, or Indonesian
plaid or striped Izaars as comfortable home wear or for
sleeping. It is very common in coastal areas, and is also
worn extensively by fishermen.

3.8

Somalia

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3.8 Somalia
In Somalia, the lungi sarong is referred to as a macawis.
It is commonly worn by Somali men as casual wear. The
traditional color of the macawis is plain white. However, due to trade with the Southeast Asian islands and
the Indian subcontinent as well as the location of Somalia on the Spice Route, colourful Southeast Asian-style
lungis are becoming more and more popular.

3.9 Thailand
The border of a Bangladeshi lungi, showing the black & white
reinforced weave border to minimize fraying

In Thailand, it is known as a “pa kao mah” (Thai:
ผ้าขาวม้า) for men and a “pa toong” (Thai: ผ้าถุง) for
women.

3.10 Yemen
In Yemen, the garment is called a Futah and is worn by
males of all ages.

3.11 Mozambique
In Mozambique, it is known as capulana.

4 In popular culture
In 2013, a song called Lungi Dance was made and used as
a promotion song. It was written, composed and sung by
the rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh and starred himself along
with Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone.

5 See also
• Sarong
Bangladeshi actor Zubair Hasan from Sydney, Australia wearing a traditional lungi and holding up a colorful lungi.

• Indian Dress
• Kilt
• Kanga
• Shendyt

6 References
[1] Priyo Photo share a moment! (2012-12-30). “US Ambassador Mozena | Priyo Photo”. Photo.priyo.com. Retrieved
2013-05-03.
Bhangra dancers in lungi

[2] Development: A Saga of Two Worlds: Vismambhor Nath
2002 (Ashok Mukar Mittal Publishers)
[3] Lahore: A Sentimental Journey Pran Neville Penguin
Books

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[4] Alop Ho Reha Punjabi Virsa Harkesh Singh Kehal

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REFERENCES

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Text and image sources, contributors, and licenses

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• File:Bhangra_Dance_punjab.jpg Source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/45/Bhangra_Dance_punjab.jpg License:
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